Gunstock



June 6, 1939. Q C, ,NDERSON` 2,161,498

GUNSTOCK Filed July 6, 1938 Patented June 6, 1939 UNITED STATES FTENT OFFHCE 3 Claims.

This invention relates to gun stocks broadly, and is particularly directed to gun stocks of that type having a portion thereof shaped in a particular manner with respect to the remainder of the stock in order to arrive at a certain desired result.

The invention includes among its objects, to provide a gun stock shaped in a manner such as to give a free and natura-1 hand grip; a gun stock wherein the base of the stock may be placed easily, naturally and rmly against the shoulder inside the shoulder point, eliminating shock and bruising of the shoulder and upper arm due to recoil particularly during rapid re shooting; a gun stock shaped in a manner such that when brought to the shoulder the barrel of the gun will become automatically aligned in an easy, natural and effective position for the eye to catch and bead the object fired upon; and to generally improve the eciency and ease and comfort of operation of small arms or those fired from the shoulder.

The foregoing and other objects and advantages will become more apparent in view of the following description taken in conjunction with the drawing wherein:

Fig. 1 is a View in side elevation of a gun stock constructed in accordance with the features of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the gun stock of Fig. l;

Figs. 3 and 3a are views in rear end elevation of the butt of the stock;

Fig. 4 is a View in front end elevation of the stock; and,

Fig. 5 is a top plan view of a complete gun having the improved gun stock applied thereto.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the breech end of the stock, or that portion of the stock within the area of the trigger section, is indicated at 5 and the butt portion of the stock at 6. The portion 5 is formed with a variable curve, throwing the stock out of line with the barrel, note the angle indicated at l. This curve may be such 45 as to throw the butt end of the stock either to the left or right, depending upon Whether or not the gun is of the right or left handed type. In the instance shown, the gun is adapted for a right 50 handed person. This curve may be of varying degrees although in practice I have found that a curve which will place the base or butt of the stock 1A; to 3 inches off center with respect to a straight line down the center of the gun barrel will cover all practical ranges. A trigger slot is indicated at B. This curved portion comprises the gripping area for the trigger hand.

By referring to Fig. 3 and Fig. 3a, it will be noted that the butt end or base 6a of the stock may be and preferably is turned at varying angles from the vertical with respect to the breech end 5, or there is in effect a twist in the stock. In certain instances, the angle of twist may be relatively slight. In the particular shape, of Fig. 3a. when -taken in conjunction with the offset or curve 'I in the breech end of the stock promotes an easy, quick and effective positioning or alignment of the stock and barrel when brought to the shoulder preparatory to firing. In this instance, Fig. 3a., the angle of twist is inclined to the left, and may vary in range up to 30 from the vertical.

Fig. 5 shows a gun barrel 9 and breech Il] connected to the stock illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive.

The degrees of angularity with respect to the offset portion l of the stock proper, as well as the angle of twist or tilting of the butt with respect to the vertical are, of course, variable to meet the individual requirements or characteristics of purchasers or users. In standard or volume production, a range of curvature and angularity may be used which falls within popular demand, the extremes beyond such range coming under the made-to-order have found that a gun stock of this type results in a more easy and natural position during the shooting operation, and further the position may be taken more quickly with assurance of correctness and protection against bruising due to rebound or shock. This naturally tends toward more effective or accurate shooting.

It will be understood that the invention is applicable to any type of gun stock for small arms, or those red from the shoulder, and that slight changes in shape and form in general while still retaining the advantageous result afforded by the curvature and twist may be adopted within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

I claim:

l. In a shoulder arm of the type described, a unitary stock therefor having a lateral curvature to the left with respect to the axis of the barrel, said stock having a greater lateral curvature at the heel of the butt than at the toe thereof to effect a twist in the stock.

2. A gun stock for a shoulder arm, said gun stock having a lateral curvature to the left in the vicinity of the portion of the stock gripped by the types. I b

trigger hand when ring the gun, said stock having a greater lateral curvature at the heel of the butt than at the toe thereof to eiect a twist in the stock.

3. In a shoulder arm of the type described, a unitary stock therefor having a lateral curvature with respect to the axis of the barrel toward the center of the body of a person when iring the gun, said. stock having a greater lateral curvature at the heel of the butt than at the toe thereof to v effect a twist in the stock.

CRASTON C. ANDERSON. 

